YWCA Mabee Academy Of Early Learning
10712 SAM SNEAD DR, El Paso, TX 79935 · El Paso County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 200
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Veronica De Santiago
- Phone
- (915) 519-0000
- Regulated since
- Jan 9, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1449327 · number 1776516- 5531
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 10 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (4), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver does not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing available for review. The caregiver's most recent training card expired in July 31, 2026.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a current children's products certification. The last certification was completed in July 16, 2025.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver does not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing available for review. The caregiver's most recent training card expired in July 31, 2026.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a current children's products certification. The last certification was completed in July 16, 2025.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current fire marshal inspection/license available for review. Their last inspection was conducted on 7/30/24.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-08. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current fire marshal inspection/license available for review. Their last inspection was conducted on 7/30/24.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-08. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 27, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. A determination was made indicating that a caregiver was physically hitting children in care.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver who was counted in ratio was on their personal cell phone for about 15 minutes.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
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Other
During a DFPS investigation, video footage was observed for three days. During these three days reviewed the children in care were observed to be mostly playing with various toys in a carpeted area; there was no lesson plan or activity plan/schedule being followed.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver who was counted in ratio was observed on video footage using physical force thirty-two times on various children in care. This caregiver was also observed by another caregiver physically hitting children in care.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 27, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. A determination was made indicating that a caregiver was physically hitting children in care.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver who was counted in ratio was on their personal cell phone for about 15 minutes.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
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Other
During a DFPS investigation, video footage was observed for three days. During these three days reviewed the children in care were observed to be mostly playing with various toys in a carpeted area; there was no lesson plan or activity plan/schedule being followed.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver who was counted in ratio was observed on video footage using physical force thirty-two times on various children in care. This caregiver was also observed by another caregiver physically hitting children in care.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation has a non-paid background check fee of $10 for invoice #529240177651667. The fee invoice was sent to the operation since 6/2/24.
HHSC HRC42.054 - Required Fees — HRC42.054 - Required Fees
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-19. Correction verified 2024-06-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation has a non-paid background check fee of $10 for invoice #529240177651667. The fee invoice was sent to the operation since 6/2/24.
HHSC HRC42.054 - Required Fees — HRC42.054 - Required Fees
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-19. Correction verified 2024-06-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver was observed roughly grabbing a child by an arm and slightly pushing another child. Deficiency was corrected during the investigation as the caregiver subject to the deficiency is no longer working at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-26. Correction verified 2024-03-05.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver was observed roughly grabbing a child by an arm and slightly pushing another child. Deficiency was corrected during the investigation as the caregiver subject to the deficiency is no longer working at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-26. Correction verified 2024-03-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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